The Lucas County Economic Development Corporation brought business and community leaders together with Ohio’s top development official to share their strategy to stem 50 years of decline. But the urgency of the mission was lost in a celebratory atmosphere exemplified by JobsOhio CEO J.P. Nauseef’s disbelief of state projections of a 20 percent population plunge for Lucas County by 2050.

The plan from LCEDC President Matt Heyrman during the Afternoon of Impact presentation well illustrated the assistance concentrated on local companies that bring dollars into the community by selling their goods or services beyond Greater Toledo. He likened this to putting water in the bathtub.

Moreover, Mr. Heyrman made clear the alignment between the multiple organizations in Toledo and the suburban com

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